House to decide on funding measures as deadline approaches to prevent government shutdown
On Friday, the House of Representatives is set for its first major clash over government funding as they prepare to vote on a temporary measure to keep the government running until November 21. Republican leaders have crafted this partisan bill as part of a strategy they began implementing back in March, looking to create a […]
Democrats believe health care will be the reason they won’t be blamed for a shutdown.
Democrats Prepare for Potential Government Shutdown As the threat of a government shutdown looms closer, Democrats are working to craft a political message against President Trump, feeling somewhat confident about their position, especially regarding healthcare issues. This confidence is evident in the stance of Senate Democratic leaders, who have indicated that they will not support […]
Senate ready to review two spending bills as shutdown approaches
The Senate is set to cast votes on two suspended spending packages this Friday as lawmakers work to prevent government shutdowns before the October 1 deadline. Earlier, the House might approve the GOP’s simple seven-week continuous resolution, which would then head to the Senate. This vote is significant, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) […]
Fetterman Urges Democrats to Focus on Schumer Shutdown Issues Instead of Getting Upset About Kimmel
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, expressed frustration with his party’s focus on the outrage over the suspension of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, suggesting that attention should instead be directed toward preventing a government shutdown. While the deadline to fund the government was set for September 31, Democrats were voicing their concerns on Kimmel’s […]
Manchin: Democrats would take the blame for a shutdown
Sen. Joe Manchin on Government Shutdowns Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) expressed on Wednesday that there’s a good chance that Democrats could find themselves bearing the brunt of criticism if the government shuts down. “They’ll be blamed for shutting it down,” Manchin mentioned, questioning, “Why would they want to put themselves in that spot? They’re not […]
Shutdown battle escalates as Thune cautions that Democrats seek political drama
Senate Majority Leader Critiques Democrats on Government Funding Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed his concerns that Senate Democrats might be leading the charge towards a government shutdown for political gain. In a conversation with Fox News Digital, he suggested that the Democrats, under the leadership of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), appear […]
Senate GOP plan takes shape in shutdown battle: ‘Allow Schumer to be himself’
Senate Republicans are making an effort to pressure Democrats regarding government funding, believing that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s talkative nature provides them with an edge. The GOP is moving forward with a “clean” spending suspension bill, and several Republican sources express hope that Democratic leaders will continue to amplify concerns about potential government shutdowns. […]
Democrats believe a shutdown is needed to convey a ‘message’ to Trump.
Democratic senators are expressing that, aside from defeating the current proposal, they don’t see another way to convey their discontent to President Trump unless Republicans abandon their plans for a straightforward, seven-week continuing resolution. This approach could nearly ensure government shutdowns, something Democrats, who managed to avert earlier this year, are now finding increasingly unavoidable […]
Democrats Struggle to Identify Anything They Oppose in GOP Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
Democrats at Odds Over Government Funding Bill Democrats are poised to push the country into a government shutdown by voting against the GOP funding bill. However, many seem to have a hard time articulating their specific concerns about the spending measures they oppose. On Wednesday, the Daily Caller News Foundation reached out to ten Democrats […]
Government shutdown is possible as Congress approaches September 30 deadline
Government Shutdown Negotiations Heat Up To prevent a government shutdown, there’s a lot happening in Congress. Democrats plan to unveil their own version of a temporary spending bill, but timing is uncertain—possibly as late as Friday. The House is expected to vote on the GOP’s “clean” continuing resolution (CR), which would maintain current funding levels […]